Quality control

Quality control at every step.

A problem found at the factory costs a fraction of one found after delivery. That is why inspection is part of every order, not an optional extra.

  1. 01

    Supplier audit

    Before a supplier joins our network we visit the factory: ownership, equipment, capacity, quality system and export record.

    • Business licence and export records
    • Production equipment and capacity
    • Quality system and test equipment
    Inspector reviewing a checklist on a factory floor
  2. 02

    Sample approval

    Your approved sample becomes the golden reference. Measurements and tolerances are written into the inspection checklist.

    • Golden sample sealed and photographed
    • Measurement and tolerance sheet
    • Material test results where required
    Shoemaker shaping a sample on a shoe last
  3. 03

    During production

    For larger orders we inspect at 20–30% completion to catch problems while they can still be fixed cheaply.

    • Raw-material checks
    • First-article inspection
    • Process and workmanship review
    Worker on a shoe factory production line
  4. 04

    Pre-shipment

    Finished goods are inspected with AQL sampling; machines are run under load with your materials where possible.

    • AQL sampling (ISO 2859-1)
    • Machine run-test and safety check
    • Packing, marking and quantity count
    Packed cartons on warehouse racking before shipment
  5. 05

    Loading

    We supervise container loading so the right goods, in the right quantity, leave in good condition.

    • Container condition check
    • Loading photos and seal number
    • Packing list verification
    Shipping containers being moved for loading at a port

Reports

What your inspection report includes

You receive the report within 24 hours of the inspection, with a clear pass, hold or fail result and our recommendation. You decide whether to release the shipment.

  • Summary result and defect classification (critical / major / minor)
  • Measurements against the approved tolerance sheet
  • Photos of defects, packing and labelling
  • Video of machine run-tests
  • Quantity count and carton details

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Need an inspection for an existing order?

We also inspect orders you placed yourself, at factories across Guangdong, Fujian and Zhejiang.